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Eggless Dulce de Leche Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

What is better than a cookie? A Sandwich Cookie!! These Eggless Dulce de Leche Shortbread Sandwich Cookies are buttery, rich incredibly tender and delicious. 9 filling ideas included. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 sandwiches (40 cookies)
Calories 98kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sift flour and cornstarch into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer for 5 - 7 minutes, or until fluffy and pale. Add vanilla and mix to combine.
  • Add flour and cornstarch mixture and beat until dough forms.
  • Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper to ¼ inch thick. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Using a 2 inches round cookie cutter, cut as many rounds as possible from the dough. Place them on cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 -12 minutes, or until light golden.
  • Remove baking trays from oven and let the cookies cool on the tray.
  • When the cookies are cool, spread half the cookies with a dollop of Dulce de Leche. Then sandwich with remaining cookies.

Notes

If you want to get the swirl look to the dulce the leche, like in the pictures, put dulce de leche in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe in a circle on one cookie, then place the other cookie on top.
How long can you keep shortbread cookies?
Filled cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days. Unfilled cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 7 days.
Can you refrigerate shortbread cookie dough?
Yes, it can be refrigerated overnight or frozen up to 3 months, covered tightly with plastic wrap. Thaw frozen dough overnight in the refrigerator before using.
 
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg